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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.37, 833.46 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.37, 833.46 and 394.31 is: 543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.37 : 833.46 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.37/833.46 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.37x = 833.46 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.37x = 328,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,637.45/604.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.77

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